Category Archives: personal growth

On personal growth and development.

“I don’t want to do that.”

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Israel Galindo

I was intrigued by overhearing a common phrase last week. Overheard several times was the phrase, “I don’t want to do that.” It’s a common enough phrase (anyone who has ever had a three or four year old around the … Continue reading →

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How to learn BFST

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Israel Galindo

I received an e-mail from a friend who has been studying Bowen Family Systems Theory (BFST) for the past few years. He has been reading the literature, asking good questions, and at one point sought out a therapist to serve … Continue reading →

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Novelty, reflection, and learning

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Israel Galindo

I’ve observed that most folks settle into a professional routine (a rut, really) that intersects with the achievement of a certain level of competence. Once they learn the job and find efficient (if not effective) ways of doing it, they’ll … Continue reading →

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Differentiation of self

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Israel Galindo

I recently received an e-mail from a friend who is doing self work. He asked: I was just wondering if you thought attaining a higher level of differentiation of self lends itself to becoming better able to manage or not … Continue reading →

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Where does empathy reside?

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Israel Galindo

Christian psychologist and therapist Wayne E. Oates wrote, “Two tuning forks that are alike will pick up each other’s vibrations. Persons are prone to imitate people they like. Therefore, change can be created in another person by stimulating the desire … Continue reading →

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How to Handle a Dysfunctional Staff Colleague

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Israel Galindo

I’ve had a string of conversations recently with supervisors related to troubling staff. Few things seem as frustrating as working with underfunctioning or incompetent staff persons. Ironically, the overwhelming feeling by supervisors is one of powerlessness in the face of … Continue reading →

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Brain Week: Biology of the soul

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Israel Galindo

The final entry for ”Brain Week” is a video of a 2007 roundtable discussion on the topic of “Mind, Brain, and Spirituality: Toward a Biology of the Soul” featuring Martin Bergmann, Siri Hustvedt, Jaak Panksepp, David Pincus, and theolgianThandeka.

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Brain Week: The secret life of the brain

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Israel Galindo

Today’s “Brain Week” feature is a link to the website of the PBS series, “The Secret Life of the Brain.” The series originally aired in 2002. The website includes a summary of the five episodes which take a developmental view: … Continue reading →

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Brain Week: How Your Mind Works

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Israel Galindo

Today’s “Brain Week” feature is from the New York Review of Books. The June 26, 2008 issue featured a review of seven current works on the brain. Click on the link to see the reviews by Israel Rosenfield and Edward … Continue reading →

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Brain Week: Sleep on it

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Israel Galindo

This is “Brain Week” on the GRACE writes blog. This week we’ll feature items related to the brain, the mind, and learning. Today’s entry features an article by Robert Stickgold and Jeffrey Elenbogen, “Sleep on It: Snoozing Makes Your Smarter” … Continue reading →

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